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Police: Mother of 2 boys found abandoned in park found

According to a statement from Ferguson Police, they were able to locate the mother, thanks to assistance from the East St. Louis Police Department
Credit: Ferguson Police

FERGUSON, Mo. — Police in Ferguson have alerted 5 On Your Side that they have located the mother of two little boys, 6 and 4, who they said were dropped off and abandoned inside Nesbit Newton Park.

According to a statement from Ferguson Police, they were able to locate the mother, thanks to assistance from the East St. Louis Police Department. Police say their investigation continues into how the boys came to be left inside the park, alone.

Police said a black Lincoln SUV may be involved in this incident. Other law enforcement agencies have been notified, along with the Missouri Department of Family Services. 

Anyone with any information that may help police is asked to contact Assistant Chief Frank McCall Jr. at 314-522-3100.

Credit: Ferguson Police

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